March 19, 2009
We asked Alan Douglas, creative director for 2hemispheres, about some of the important content considerations for retail when it comes to digital signage.
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SAN JOSE, Calif. — Altierre Corp., a provider of wireless dynamic pricing solutions for retailers, today unveiled a Retail Technology Center at its company…
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LAS VEGAS — Cactus Commerce announced that its partnership with Microsoft Corp. has resulted in the availability of Microsoft Commerce Server 2009. In August…
read nowby James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
RFID-based scanners can massively speed up checkout and cut wait times, but supply chain challenges have prevented adoption.
read nowMarch 17, 2009
E-Commerce Times: Customers want shippers to provide as much information as possible on demand, and the technology exists to provide it, but shippers have…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an effort to gain more insight into what consumers are feeling, why they make certain decisions and how the economy has changed them…
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Compete: At Web giant eBay, it's out with the new and in with the old both in terms of corporate strategy and product mix. After trying in vain to remake…
read nowGestureTek has announced that it is beginning to roll out its Cube product, which is designed to be a more portable and affordable version of the companyâs…
watch nowCustomers were influenced by offers like free shipping, flexible return policies, and free gifts with purchase. Newsletters targeted to shopper interests were…
watch nowShopping habits have absolutely been affected by the economy. People are shopping less frequently and planning shopping trips in advance - or shopping online.
watch nowThe author of Retail Business Kit for Dummies weighs in with tips on how to get more out of each customer interaction and drive repeat business.
read nowThe economy is prompting a number of retailers to drop their experimentation with millennial marketing.
read nowMarch 15, 2009
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Sears Holdings Corp. announced the unification of its multichannel services under an initiative dubbed ShopYourWay. Both Sears and…
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Reuters: The planned U.S. closure of the Virgin Megastore chain by mid-June will mark the end of the British music retail invasion. HMV was the first to land…
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Los Angeles Times: With more food recalls happening weekly, consumer advocates, supermarket chains and legislators are exploring better ways to stop the sale…
read nowCapturx helps teams more efficiently plan, execute and track store resets and merchandising. Using Capturx for Autodesk Design Review, planning and…
watch nowMarch 12, 2009
Chicago Sun-Times: Sears' new president of home electronics, Karen Austin, wants to take advantage of Circuit City's demise by giving Sears shoppers more…
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Wall Street Journal: As recently as last year, retail concept stores were all the rage in the teen apparel business. These shops, offering the feel and prices…
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